Transition Words and Phrases

It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.

• since

• although

• while

• in fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We went swimming __________ it was raining.

• otherwise

• however

• because

• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.

• consequently

• nonetheless

• in fact

• additionally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.

• for example

• therefore

• in contrast

• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.

• although

• while

• however

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.

• moreover

• however

• rarely

• conversely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.

• While

• Since

• Around

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You have hurt my feelings; ____________, I will forgive you.

• therefore

• namely

• similarly

• nonetheless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The library has different services; ____________, you can photocopy material, get a tour of the library or obtain assistance in sourcing data.

• even so

• in contrast

• for instance

• of course

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.

• formerly

• meanwhile

• nevertheless

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6